When looking for some great information on timber frames and timber framing construction techniques nothing beats a great book. Below we have provided you several books that we have read and love that focus on the details, information and house …
What is the difference between timber framing and post and beam? Many people have a hard time distinguishing between the two methods of building with heavy timbers. Primarily the difference is with the connections.Both timber frame and post and beam …
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Last week I was contacted by two individuals who were interested in getting into the world of timber framing. This is a popular question, so I thought I would dedicate a little time to it here and share my story. …
“What tools do you use as a timber framer?” So I’ve kind of broken them up into four different sections. The first one is chisels. The second one is going to be planes. Then we’re going to talk about measuring …
Are you just getting started learning about timber frames? That’s great, this page has been designed especially with you in mind. We’ve gathered resources throughout our website and elsewhere on the internet that we feel will help you get …
One of many tricks of the timber framer’s trade, the timber frame corner joint with spline and a tenon is an great solution to the problem of several timbers coming together at one point.
This lovely 18×12 timber frame pavilion plan has so many wonderful features! It is a great size to fit in almost any landscape, yet large enough for many purposes. Use it for a kitchen/dining pavilion, tidy workshop or backyard retreat. …
The truss system is the basic building block of a timber frame home. It’s one of the most memorable features and one of the first images that comes to mind when someone thinks of a timber frame structure. When you’re …
